10 DePuy Synthes USS™ Low Profile Spine System Surgical Technique
Required instruments
388.520
USS Lamina Feeler, length 260 mm
388.642
USS LP Hook Positioner, length 273 mm
1. Prepare seat for lamina hook
The lamina hook can be placed around the superior or
inferior portion of the lamina. Carefully remove the liga-
mentum flavum with a rongeur to ensure a snug fit of
the hook on the lamina. Remove a small portion of the
lamina with a bone rongeur. Check the seat for the lam-
ina hook using the USS Lamina Feeler.
Remove the lamina feeler.
2. Position lamina hook
Pick up an appropriate lamina hook from the tray with
the Stick as described on page 3.
The inferior part of the lamina hook must fit snugly with
the lamina.
Note:
Use a front-opening hook if a rod connector is
mounted on the hook.
Insert the hook positioner into the positioning hole of
the hook and move the lamina hook into the previously
prepared seat.
Remove the hook positioner. The Stick remains attached
to the hook until the hook is connected to the rod.
Lamina Hook Positioning
